Publications by authors named "Mazen T Al Karras"
World Neurosurg X
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Epidermoid cysts are uncommon spinal tumors resulting from ectodermal tissue inclusion during early fetal development, with infected cases being particularly rare and challenging to treat.
- A retrospective study of six children with infected epidermoid cysts showed significant neurological symptoms, with some having prior surgeries, yet all patients experienced improvement after microsurgery and physiotherapy.
- Successful microsurgical excision aims to eliminate the cyst while minimizing neurological risks, and none of the patients demonstrated recurrence after a minimum 24-month follow-up.
